External Reporting Manager - SEC & GAAP

Transamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a Manager, External Reporting to lead the SEC filing process, coordinate disclosures, and support GAAP/SEC compliance. You will oversee calendars, liaise with auditors, coach staff, and drive efficient reporting in a hybrid Iowa-based role.

You will manage cross-functional inputs, enhance disclosures, and leverage Workiva for stronger controls and collaboration in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• Eight years of accounting/finance experience including three years of supervisory/management experience.
• Strong people management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end preparation and coordination of SEC filings, including quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A, and supporting schedules, in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Oversee external reporting calendars, disclosure checklists, and filing timelines to ensure reporting requirements and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs and partner with stakeholders across the organization to support the external reporting process.
• Manage, coach, and develop assigned team members. Establish priorities, provide ongoing feedback, and promote a collaborative and high-performing team aligned with the Finance organization’s strategy and values.
• Oversee coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and controls testing, including the preparation and review of supporting schedules and responses to auditor requests and comments.
• Support SOX compliance and internal control activities related to external reporting.
• Review financial statements and disclosures and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX requirements, and company-specific accounting policies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the quality and effectiveness of financial statement disclosures and improve the efficiency of external reporting processes.
• Support the use and optimization of external reporting technology, including Workiva, to strengthen reporting processes, controls, and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Workiva

Financial systems

Job description

Transamerica is seeking a Manager, External Reporting to lead the SEC filing process, coordinate disclosures, and support GAAP/SEC compliance. You will oversee calendars, liaise with auditors, coach staff, and drive efficient reporting in a hybrid Iowa-based role.

You will manage cross-functional inputs, enhance disclosures, and leverage Workiva for stronger controls and collaboration in a dynamic, regulated environment.